Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 5.8cm f2 on Yeenon Helicoid. Click for larger.
Winter in the city - NEX-6 & Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 5.8cm f2 @ f8. Click for larger.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 5.8cm f2 Sample
I wrote about this "castrated" Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 5.8cm f2 lens some time ago, before mirrorless cameras were on the market. I thought the lens was history, but it is rescued by the mirrorless cameras, especially the NEX-6. I have it remounted on the Yeenon helicoid and the focusing feels a lot better. There is a benefit for mounting the lens on the helicoid: the lens could be used almost like a macro lens.
Nice looking lens and a better photo. Do you have any 24mm examples? Is there any colour casting? I'm trying to find 24mm for my NEX-7.
ReplyDeleteWould love a photo of the lens mounted.
Martin, I have a short review of the Vivitar 24mm f2.8 coming up.
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